David Cameron branded burglary a 'crime of violence' today as he backed plans to give householders more powers against intruders. "When that burglar crosses your threshold, invades your home, threatens your family, they give up their rights," he said. Speaking at his Party's annual conference, where Chris Grayling, the Justice Secretary, is due to outline the proposal dubbed "batter a burglar," the Prime Minister revealed that he himself had been a victim of several break-ins.